>The existing circuit uses energy dump open loop control -
>they charge the inductor to a selected current and then
>dump it and control the repetition rate.

I believe this is essentially what Olin was proposing for the solar panel 
charger, but he was selecting a current that is close to saturation for the 
inductor. 

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